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As the ongoing debate between environmental groups and South Florida farmers and water users over the Lake Okeechobee water levels continues, Congressman Brian Mast (R) recently called for an increase in federal control of water, which would diminish state water rights in an attempt to solve South Florida’s water problems. The state takes over control […]
The Florida House next week could start moving forward with a proposal aimed at restricting subjects that can be included in ballot initiatives. The House Public Integrity & Elections Committee is scheduled Tuesday to take up the proposal (HJR 1127), filed by Rep. Mike Beltran, R-Lithia. Under the measure, initiatives would have to be “limited […]
Before her time ends in office, having announced that she would not run for reelection, Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D) has secured almost $245 million for the Sunshine State.
By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — After Florida and other states fought the plans, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for large employers, while clearing the way for a requirement that health-care workers get shots to try to curb the virus. Justices issued two decisions, drawing distinctions between an Occupational Safety […]
Is the Fat Lady About to Sing in Florida? Florida Democrats are waking up to the somber news that Republicans have padded their lead of registered voters. Like I said, at this pace, the Florida GOP may top 200K+ more registered voters than Democrats by Election Day. Sound the alarm! This is not good for […]
By filing her Florida Always First PAC late last year, veteran Republican political operative Alina Garcia is retired from public service and has decided to run for the State Senate seat in Miami-Dade County. Garcia, who was born in Communist Cuba, is considered a stalwart in Cuban-American political circles, having worked alongside Senator Marco Rubio as […]
The Republican Party of Florida is taking another victory lap around the Florida Democratic Party, celebrating that they have a 45,153 registered voter advantage. This doesn't look good for Florida Democrats. Late last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that “for the first time in the history of Florida,” Republicans have surpassed Democrats in registered voters. With […]
President Joe Biden and the Democratic leadership believe America is on the brink of collapse. Not because of the economy. Not because of worker shortages. Not because of outsourcing to China. No, with Democrats in control of both Congress and the White House, they believe our republic is one step away from becoming a right-wing authoritarian regime.
Citing reports from the most recent Quinnipiac poll, Rubio said that the findings show that “most Americans think Biden is a disaster.”
By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ordered new trials for two Death Row inmates, including for a man convicted in the murders of a Broward County couple after his mother provided key testimony. In somewhat-unusual moves, justices overturned the convictions of Peter Avsenew in the 2010 murders in Broward County […]
With the 2022 legislative session's recent kick-off in Tallahassee, many members of the state legislature have revealed ambitious plans for the legislative session. However, politicians are not the only ones looking forward to seeing certain bills passed. The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) has announced its legislative priorities this year. The AIF has made it […]
Abortion on tap in Tallahassee Going into the 2020 legislative session in Tallahassee, the one big issue or the “800-pound Gorilla in the room” that is expected to suck all the oxygen out of the 2-month session is Redistricting. But not a new pro-Life measure that would prohibit abortions after 15 weeks except, if no […]
This week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) announced a new human trafficking initiative.
Florida’s First Lady, Casey DeSantis, released a message to supporters, praising the Sunshine State and affirming that “freedom is prevailing in Florida.”
Tallahassee, FL - Gubernatorial candidate and State Senator Annette Taddeo (D-40) revealed her ambitious plans for pre-K programs in Florida ahead of the 2022 legislative session on Wednesday in a press conference to discuss her newly-filed SB 1922. Sen. Taddeo filed the measure alongside Democrat Rep. Kamia Brown, who filed the House companion bill, HB 1417. Senator Taddeo […]
The "Free State of Florida" The first day of the 2022 Florida legislative session turned into a political tussle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. Tuesday was all about Gov. DeSantis, who took a “yuge” victory lap, touting his “Free State of Florida” governing. DeSantis didn't forget to acknowledge his wife First […]
TALLAHASSEE — More than nine months after the death of U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, South Florida voters Tuesday elected Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to succeed him. Cherfilus-McCormick, a health-care executive, easily defeated Republican Jason Mariner in the Democratic stronghold of Congressional District 20 in Broward and Palm Beach counties. With all but a handful of precincts […]
Elizabeth Gregory, the Communications Director for the Rubio Campaign, is now criticizing Demings, arguing that Demings is “politically convenient” when it comes to commenting on the Cuban protests that took place last year.
